# PREDICTION: Tennessee Football To Surprise SEC With Freshman QB Faizon Brandon | Record Picks

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Podcast: [Locked On Vols - Daily Podcast On Tennessee Volunteers Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-vols-daily-podcast-on-tennessee-volunteers-football-basketball-774642)
Published: 2026-08-28T04:05:00+00:00
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## Resource

Tennessee Volunteers set sights on a breakout 2026 season as Josh Heupel’s squad faces pivotal tests. Can freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon guide the Vols past SEC powerhouses like Alabama and Texas? Eric Cain offers an in-depth win-loss projection, spotlighting key matchups against Georgia Tech, Texas A&M, LSU, and Kentucky. Injuries, revamped positions, and the return of stars like Arion Carter headline the Vols’ storylines as they chase a 9-3 finish. Lee Sterling of Locked On Bets joins to dissect Tennessee’s FanDuel win total, explore the potential of Faizon Brandon, and weigh in on playoff contenders across the SEC. The discussion covers Alabama’s question marks, Texas’ talent, and why Auburn and Missouri may be overhyped. Will Tennessee breakthrough in the conference and pull off signature wins, or could trap games spell trouble down the stretch? Don’t miss sharp analysis and season-defining predictions.

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